Grant Development and Program Coordinator

This website is AudioEye enabled and is being optimized for accessibility. To open the AudioEye Toolbar, press "shift + =". Some assistive technologies may require the use of a passthrough function before this keystroke. For more information, activate the button labeled "Explore your accessibility options". Openings as of 8/26/2026 Grant Development and Program Coordinator JobID: 1176 Position Type: Grant Funded/ Grant Development and Program Coordinator Date Posted: 8/14/2026 Location: District Office Date Available: 09/01/2026 Job Title: Grant Development and Program Coordinator Salary Grade: $35 - $40 per hour Work Year: Year Round: 15 - 20 hours per week - Hybrid Status: Exempt Location: District Office Reports To: Director of Finance Job Status: Temporary Start Date: September 1, 2026 OUR DISTRICT Clear Creek School District (CCSD) is located in Clear Creek County, Colorado, a short drive west of Denver and area suburbs. Clear Creek serves the mountain communities of Idaho Springs, Georgetown, Empire, Dumont, Silver Plume, and parts of Evergreen. Our county is well-suited for outdoor adventure. Our historic downtowns offer some of the best places to explore and discover. Our community values supporting students and schools, which has resulted in recent increases to compensation and facility improvements. We believe that students are more than test scores, and learning experiences are opportunities for creativity. Clear Creek School District is dedicated to attracting and retaining high-quality educators. This means you'll be warmly welcomed into our team of professionals, provided opportunities to learn and grow with us, and be challenged to be your very best for students. PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENT: The successful candidate will be required to complete fingerprinting through an approved fingerprinting vendor and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, within 48 hours of offer acceptance. POSITION SUMMARY: The Grant Development and Program Coordinator is responsible for identifying, developing, writing, coordinating, and administering federal, state, local, and private grant opportunities that support the District's strategic priorities. This position serves as the District's central point of contact for all grant activities from proposal development through grant closeout. The coordinator works collaboratively with district leadership, school administrators, finance staff, and external partners to secure funding, ensure grant compliance, oversee implementation of grant-funded initiatives, monitor budgets and expenditures, and ensure all grant deliverables are completed on time and within funding requirements. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Research and identify grant opportunities aligned with District strategic goals and operational needs; maintain a District-wide grant calendar and database. Collaborate with district and school leadership to identify funding priorities, coordinate grant planning, and develop competitive applications, including narratives, budgets, and supporting documentation. Coordinate implementation of awarded grants, monitor timelines, deliverables, milestones, performance measures, and closeout requirements. Maintain organized grant files and documentation to support compliance, reporting, monitoring, and audits. Program & Budget Management Coordinate implementation of grant-funded programs across departments and schools and facilitate communication among project stakeholders. Monitor grant activities, outcomes, expenditures, and compliance with approved scopes of work and funding requirements. Work closely with Finance to develop and monitor grant budgets, review expenditures for allowability, coordinate budget revisions, and ensure timely and appropriate use of funds. Assist with purchasing, reimbursement requests, financial reporting, and resolution of implementation challenges. Compliance, Reporting & Contracts Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local grant requirements and coordinate required programmatic and financial reporting. Monitor performance metrics, coordinate data collection, and maintain documentation for grant monitoring and audits. Coordinate grant-funded contracts and services, monitor contractor performance and deliverables, and ensure compliance with grant requirements. Serve as the primary liaison among District departments, schools, funding agencies, vendors, contractors, and community partners. Provide technical assistance and communicate grant requirements, deadlines, expectations, and compliance responsibilities to District staff. Present grant opportunities, funding updates, and project outcomes to district leadership and develop partnerships that support external funding opportunities. Maintain current knowledge of grant regulations and best practices, develop internal grant management procedures, and participate in relevant professional development. Assist with strategic planning related to external funding and perform other duties as assigned. EXPERIENCE: Minimum three years of progressively responsible experience in grant writing, grant administration, project management, or public sector administration. Experience in a school district, local government, higher education, or nonprofit organization preferred. Experience with federal and state grant administration strongly preferred. KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of federal grant regulations, including Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200), Colorado Department of Education grant programs, budget development, financial management, procurement, contracting, and grant compliance. Knowledge of project management, data collection, and performance measurement principles. Ability to develop clear, persuasive, and competitive grant proposals and manage multiple complex projects simultaneously. Ability to interpret grant requirements, analyze budgets and financial reports, and ensure compliance with funding requirements. Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to build collaborative relationships across departments and with external partners. Ability to prioritize work, meet strict deadlines, maintain accurate records, and work independently #J-18808-Ljbffr Clear Creek School District